THE DRIVE, DA8 1ED Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DA8 1ED

THE DRIVE, DA8 1ED, Bexley has recorded a total of 17 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 3.77 per 1,000 population. This DA8 1ED crime rate stands in contrast to the broader DA8 postcode area, which has experienced 286 crimes and a crime rate of 7.57 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this DA8 1ED crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DA8 1ED, encompassing approximately 4508 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the DA8 1ED area, explore the DA8 1ED Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (4) incidents (-66.67% decrease)
  • Drugs: (4) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)

DA8 1ED Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • Northumberland Park with total crimes: 3
  • The Drive with total crimes: 3
  • Lawrence Road with total crimes: 2

THE DRIVE, DA8 1ED Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences43.77-66.67%
Drugs40.89100.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.8950.00%
Vehicle crime20.67100.00%
Public order20.440.00%
Bicycle theft10.440.00%
Burglary10.220.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences124.8850.00%
Drugs22.66100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.440.00%
Public order20.440.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.440.00%
Vehicle crime10.44-66.67%
Other theft10.22-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences83.99-27.27%
Vehicle crime31.770.00%
Other theft20.67-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour20.440.00%
Other crime20.440.00%
Drugs10.440.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences114.88-21.43%
Other theft32.4450.00%
Vehicle crime30.6750.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.670.00%
Drugs10.440.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.22-50.00%
Burglary10.220.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences144.88180.00%
Vehicle crime23.110.00%
Other theft20.44100.00%
Public order20.440.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.440.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences52.00-28.57%
Anti-social behaviour21.110.00%
Other theft10.44-50.00%
Drugs10.220.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences73.330.00%
Other theft21.550.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.440.00%
Vehicle crime20.440.00%
Burglary10.440.00%
Public order10.220.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 13 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
April 20242
January 20242
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241

A total of 13 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
April 20243
January 20243
December 20232
October 20232

A total of 3 Burglary incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
January 20241
October 20231

A total of 61 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 8.71 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 202412
April 20248
January 202411
December 202314
November 20235
October 20237

A total of 7 Public order incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
December 20232
October 20231

A total of 9 Drugs incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20242
April 20241
January 20241
November 20231

A total of 5 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
January 20241
December 20232

A total of 11 Other theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20242
January 20243
December 20232
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 2 Other crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20242

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the DA8 1ED postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Northumberland Park
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. The Drive
    Total3
    Drugs3
  • 3. Lawrence Road
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Silver Spring Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Collindale Avenue
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 6. Hengist Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 7. Austen Road
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 8. Penda Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Parking Area
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 10. Brook Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1